title: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the foot. A case report.
abstract: The author describes a case of chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the foot affecting a 19-year-old male triathlete. Relevant anatomy, subjective symptoms, and clinical examination are discussed. Diagnostic confirmation, as achieved with compartment-pressure testing, is also presented, as is surgical treatment through decompressive fasciotomy of the affected compartment.
authors.affiliation: Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Australia.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Mollica
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011312:Pressure